U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo presented with National Parks Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) was presented with the National Parks Award for his strong voting record to enhance and grow the National Park System during the 111th Congress.

Tom Kiernan, president of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), presented LoBiondo with the award at a Capitol Hill ceremony.

View full sizePhoto special to Today's SunbeamCongressman Frank LoBiondo, center, received the National Parks Award from NPCA President Tom Kiernan, right, and Craig Obey, NPCA senior vice president of government affairs, left, during a recent Capitol Hill ceremony.

“I am pleased to accept the National Parks Award and honored to work with NPCA and its members in protecting and promoting our National Park System. Each year, countless Americans and foreign tourists visit our nation’s parks for their pristine beauty and unique history. In turn, travelers stay at nearby hotels, dine at local restaurants and contribute to the commerce of the region. The National Park System’s economic contributions cannot be overstated,” said LoBiondo. “I remain committed to working with the National Parks Conservation Association and its South Jersey members to ensure these environmental treasures are available for future generations to enjoy.”

Since 1919, the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing the National Park System.

“These members of Congress have demonstrated a solid commitment to trying to protect and improve our National Park System so that it can better represent the history and culture of our diversifying nation,” said Kiernan. “As we look to the national parks centennial in 2016, support from Congressman LoBiondo and other members of Congress will be essential for future generations to enjoy our national park legacy.”

NPCA has 600,000 members across the country. More information is available at www.npca.org.